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Old 08-28-2006, 08:29 AM
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I was actually gona buy a set of gold rims from volks but thought they were too expensive so came up with a different solution lol. painted the stock 18" wheels gold.
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06' enthusiast blk/blk (jwt intake) - www.myspace.com/yahookendogg

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nice job...im thinkin about painting mine..but that gold looks good.
Old 08-28-2006, 08:44 AM
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ah man...you forgot the center cap. lol


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that actually doesnt look that bad....i thought they would look retarded painted but seeing the pictures....i'm diggin it
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Originally Posted by yahookendogg
I was actually gona buy a set of gold rims from volks but thought they were too expensive so came up with a different solution lol. painted the stock 18" wheels gold.





06' enthusiast blk/blk (jwt intake) - www.myspace.com/yahookendogg

This looks sweet man... How much did the whole project cost you??? Need more info..
Old 08-28-2006, 09:02 AM
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hey thanks! well, didn't cost much at all, i bought a primer and a gold spray; $7 each and had a friend help me out to do the job but it took some hrs to get the job done but it was worth it!
Old 08-28-2006, 09:18 AM
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You Kryloned it?! Looks good, but I prefer the stock finish.
Old 08-28-2006, 09:20 AM
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that looks sweet. I love the 06 rims. I wonder how black would look on silverstone.
Old 08-28-2006, 09:22 AM
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it looks good, but I think that it would look better bronze. Either way...nice job.
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Looks good! I would have gone a bit darker on the gold, but it looks like it came out nicely! Good job!
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My first thought was "this idiot just ruined his wheels!" Totally wrong. They look really good!
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looks pretty good.
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looks really nice! mayb i shoulda paint my ugly stock 17s to bronze or gold too
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Looks good bro, I especially dig it from the side (2nd pic).
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anyone care to photoshop my rims a shiney black?

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Old 08-28-2006, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by yahookendogg
I was actually gona buy a set of gold rims from volks but thought they were too expensive so came up with a different solution lol. painted the stock 18" wheels gold.





06' enthusiast blk/blk (jwt intake) - www.myspace.com/yahookendogg

nice!! hey was that shot in or near Anacrime Hills? (Anaheim Hills lol)
Old 08-28-2006, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by nothingremains
that looks sweet. I love the 06 rims. I wonder how black would look on silverstone.
I think satin black would look great on SS. Do it and then post pix
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not too shabby my friend.
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hey reyes, i live in Tujunga which is near glendale
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looks good


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